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Hawaii

Name: Hawaii
Director: Jesús del Cerro
Released: 2017
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2017

Director

Jesús del Cerro

Runtime

116 minutes

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The film focuses on systemic critique rather than traditional individualistic triumph. Its primary strength lies in its cultural deconstruction of post-communist identity and its skeptical view of capitalist liberation. While the film succeeds in offering a non-Western perspective by centering on Romanian history, it remains thin on specific character-driven diversity. There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific gender-based arcs within the provided narrative. Ultimately, the film functions as a thematic exploration of how money affects freedom, rather than a vehicle for diverse social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hawaii have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ characters or identities focused on non-straight relationships.

How does Hawaii portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes individual roles and economic pressures rather than specific gender hierarchies. There are no detailed gender-based character arcs.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hawaii?

Fair

Set in Romania, the film presents a non-Western cultural setting. It moves away from Anglo-Saxon-centric views by focusing on Eastern European socio-economic history.

How does Hawaii represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a sophisticated critique of capitalist ideals and systemic structures. It explores the complex transition from a communist regime to a capitalist framework.

Does Hawaii include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a non-Western cultural backdrop by focusing on Eastern European history.
Offers a sophisticated critique of capitalist ideals and systemic economic transitions.
Challenges traditional Western narratives regarding wealth and economic success.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or identities.
Provides no information regarding characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Fails to detail specific gender-based character arcs or hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Hawaii is a story on the struggle of inheriting $3 million in communist-era Romania when owning $1 could mean losing your freedom and touches on the theme of how money could buy if not happiness, at least the freedom to choose unhappiness.

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